.MjEwMw.MjczMjE

265. Bill incorporating the Somerset Ferry Company (reported in the House by the Committee on Turnpikes, Bridges and Canals on petition of William Hilton and others) " to change the name of certain persons. " additional relating to Engine men (laid on the table by Mr. Chandler) severally read once and Monday next at ten o'clock assigned for a second reading.

Bill to prevent the circulation of small Bank Bills was read once and Tuesday next at ten o'clock assigned for a second reading.

Mr. Emmons, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported leave to withdraw on petition of Samuel Edwards; and legislation inexpedient on an order relative to amending or altering the language of the 1st Section of an additional Act respecting the qualification of voters in town affairs, and an order relative to an alteration in the law securing to owners their property in logs, masts &c, read and accepted. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred.

Bill additional to promote the sale and settlement of Public Lands was read the second time and recommitted to the Committee on Bills in the second reading to be further examined and corrected.

Mr. Chandler, from the Committee on Banks and Banking reported reference to the next Legislature on petition of John Chandler and others - read and on motion of Mr. Smith, the same was referred to a Joint Select Committee, consisting, on the part of the Senate, of Messrs. Smith, Barnard and Greene of York, with such as the House may join. Sent down for concurrence. Concurred and